2819 Garwood St, Austin, TX 78702

MULTIPLE OFFERS DUE NOON MON 9/13. Nestled moments from Lady Bird Lake, this spectacular, award-winning modern farmhouse/Scandinavian-style residence shapes the iconic hip East Austin lifestyle with soaring two-story ceilings, modern, upscale finishes, & outdoor entertaining space with pool. Winner of the American Residential Design Award, you’ll seek to step inside & soak up every inch of this contemporary home. Notice how the great room sets the stage for effortless entertaining, both indoors & outdoors. From the beamed cathedral ceilings, fireplace focal point, & the rich white oak flooring to the open, chef’s kitchen, you’ll swoon for all of the not so little details. Fit for your favorite culinary enthusiast, the kitchen emanates effortless sophistication with gourmet flair. Every detail has been considered here, & you’ll love the custom cabinetry, sprawling quartz countertops & backsplash, custom cabinets, butler’s pantry, commercial-grade range and vent hood, pot filler, stainless steel appliances, giant island with seating, & exquisite sculptural pendant lighting. The owner’s retreat offers a welcome respite from the hustle & bustle of everyday life. You’ll feel right at home here–from the tall ceilings & beautiful neutral hues to the well-appointed, spa-like ensuite, complete with dual sinks, a dreamy freestanding tub, separate shower with custom tile work & glass surround, & an awe-inspiring walk-in closet with organizers. Outside, relish the lush, mature backyard from the peaceful covered backyard living area, the sparkling pool, or the second-story entertaining deck–all of which are the perfect reprieve from spicy Texas summers. This is truly the best of both worlds–resort-style living when the mood hits for a “staycation,” with legendary Downtown Austin nightlife just moments away. Every luxury appointment & accommodation has been considered here, & they culminate in a truly magnificent East Austin residence–just waiting to be enjoyed.

East Austin is the only neighborhood in the city where you can walk from a James Beard Award-winning restaurant to a converted warehouse gallery to a live music venue to a craft cocktail bar without ever getting in your car. That walkability, combined with a building boom that has reshaped the housing stock over the past decade, makes East Austin the most dynamic real estate market in Central Texas.

East Austin stretches from I-35 on the west to Highway 183 on the east, with Lady Bird Lake forming the southern boundary and roughly MLK Boulevard marking the northern edge of the 78702 core. The 78722 zip extends the identity further north and east. Downtown is immediately across I-35 - five minutes by car, 15 by bicycle. East Cesar Chavez, East 6th, and East 7th serve as commercial corridors, each with its own personality. East Cesar Chavez leans toward taquerias and family shops, East 6th trends cocktail bars and restaurants, East 7th mixes galleries with newer retail.

Modern townhomes and duplexes make up about 35% of sales activity, concentrated on infill lots. Original shotgun bungalows and Craftsman homes account for 25%, mostly on quieter streets east of Chicon - typically 800 to 1,200 square feet on generous lots with ADU potential. Contemporary custom homes represent 15%, with architects like Bercy Chen and Alterstudio producing some of the most interesting residential design in Texas. Unrenovated bungalows start in the mid-$400s. Renovated historic homes with ADUs land between $700,000 and $1 million. New townhomes cluster around $600,000 to $900,000. Custom builds cross $1.5 million.

East Austin falls within Austin ISD. Zavala Elementary and Blackshear Elementary handle early grades. Martin and Kealing Middle Schools are the primary options, with Kealing's magnet program drawing students districtwide. Eastside Memorial High School serves the area, though many families opt for LASA, private schools, or open-enrollment options. The school landscape is more complex than in neighborhoods with a single feeder pattern, and specific addresses matter.

The lifestyle is what people picture when they think of modern Austin. Morning starts at Cenote or Fleet Coffee. Franklin Barbecue's line forms early, but locals order ahead. The dining concentration is remarkable. Suerte does modern Mexican with in-house nixtamal. Nixta Taqueria won a James Beard Award. Launderette turns a converted laundromat into one of Austin's best brunch spots. Canje brings Caribbean cooking to Holly Street. Kemuri Tatsu-Ya fuses izakaya with smokehouse. Via 313 has been making Detroit-style pizza since before the current boom. The Butler Trail, Boggy Creek Greenbelt, Roy Guerrero Park, and Mueller Lake Park provide outdoor options.

East Austin offers urban density and walkability unmatched outside downtown, at prices that undercut the west side significantly. Compared to South Congress, it provides more housing variety and better value per square foot. Compared to Mueller, it trades master-planned orderliness for more character. The main concerns are the pace of change and the east-west infrastructure divide, which has narrowed but still shows in some areas.

East Austin is for buyers who want to live in Austin's cultural energy rather than commute to it. It fits people who eat out frequently, bike to work, and value diversity of experience. It works for investors who see ADU potential in the generous lots. If you need a large lot, a quiet cul-de-sac, or a top suburban school, look elsewhere. But if you want to walk out your front door and feel the pulse of what makes Austin different from every other Texas city, there is no better address.